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Republican John James seeks some distance from Trump in Michigan governor debateNBC News · Oct 7
Benson, James offer contrasting visions in first Michigan governor debateClickOnDetroit · Oct 7
What We Need to Know: John James, Byron Donalds, and Black Voters in 2026 Governor RacesBlack America Web · Oct 6
Watch replay: Benson, James face off in Michigan governor's race debateYahoo! · Oct 6
Jocelyn Benson, John James clash in debate to be next Michigan governorThe Detroit News · Oct 6
Benson, James are set to debate in Grand Rapids. Here's where they stand in the pollsWWMT · Oct 6
John James vows to boost Michigan literacy, teacher payBridge Michigan · Oct 5
John James vows to boost Michigan literacy, teacher payBridge Michigan · Oct 5
Freep endorsement in governor race: Jocelyn Benson vs. John JamesDetroit Free Press · Oct 4
Who's running for Michigan governor? John James bio, stance on issuesDetroit Free Press · Oct 3
Where MI governor candidate John James stands on education, taxes, moreYahoo! · Oct 3
DGA-Backed Group Making Michigan’s Future Releases New Ad on John James’ Record of Profiting Off of Data Center CompaniesDGA · Oct 2
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Governor Candidate John James (R-MI) Meets With Residents in Saline TownshipC-SPAN · Oct 2
John James Could Make Michigan History as the State’s First Black Governor, But the NAACP Won’t Endorse HimMichigan News Source · Oct 2
Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran warBridge Michigan · Oct 1
'He Wouldn’t Be a Real Governor if Elected': Liberals Slam John James After Talks About Possibly Becoming Michigan's First Black GovernorThe Nerd Stash · Oct 1
John James could become Michigan’s first Black governor. He says it’s bigger than himMLive.com · Sep 30
Press ReleaseJohnjamesmi · Sep 30
Congressman John James pledges ag a ‘real seat at the table’ if elected governorMichigan Farm News · Sep 29
Can John James Overcome Trump's Unpopularity?Enjoyer · Sep 29
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Rogers leads in Michigan, John James nearly tied, poll shows – Washington ReporterWashington Reporter · Sep 25
LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER-PAC ENDORSES JOHN JAMES FOR GOVERNORLansingchamber · Sep 25
John James fundraiser spotlights ties to controversial Flock lobbyistsMetro Times · Sep 24
Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donationsBridge Michigan · Sep 23
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Michigan Republican John James joins calls for end to Iran WarMLive.com · Sep 22
Michigan Chamber of Commerce backs John James for governorCrain's Detroit Business · Sep 22
Michigan Chamber endorses John James for governorMI Chamber · Sep 22
Deadline DetroitDeadline Detroit · Sep 22
John James Calls for Repeal of Michigan’s 24% Marijuana TaxAmericans for Tax Reform · Sep 21
John James pitches expanding Michigan’s 10% cap on energy choice. What does it mean?MLive.com · Sep 18
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Republican John James campaigns for governor of MichiganDetroit News · Sep 17
John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competitionBridge Michigan · Sep 17
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John James calls for giving DTE, Consumers more electricity competitionThe Detroit News · Sep 17
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John James' running mate reopened Michigan's abortion fightDetroit Free Press · Sep 16
John James' running mate reopened Michigan's abortion fightDetroit Free Press · Sep 16
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Jocelyn Benson (D) and John James (R) Speak at Candidate ForumC-SPAN · Sep 16
John James says he delivers results. What does his record show?Bridge Michigan · Sep 14
John James Tours New Housing Effort in PontiacThe Michigan Chronicle · Sep 14
John James Tours New Housing Effort in PontiacThe Michigan Chronicle · Sep 14
John James says he delivers results. What does his record show?Bridge Michigan · Sep 14
John James pitches marijuana tax repeal, courts industry donorsBridge Michigan · Sep 9
Fact check: Democrats claim John James has used Congress to enrich himselfBridge Michigan · Sep 8
Michigan governor's race poll: Jocelyn Benson leads John JamesThe Detroit News · Sep 8
Michigan Voters Should Support John James for GovernorLifeNews · Sep 3
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate John James Reiterates Calls to Eliminate State Income TaxAmericans for Tax Reform · Sep 3
John James threads needle on Flock cameras in MichiganWashington Examiner · Sep 2
As James pushes local control on data centers, past congressional votes sought to limit just that • Michigan AdvanceMichigan Advance · Sep 2
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Fact check: Did John James vote to increase health costs for Michiganders?Bridge Michigan · Sep 1
Fact check: Did John James vote to increase health costs for Michiganders?Bridge Michigan · Sep 1
John James calls Michigan ground zero for upcoming electionsThe Hill · Aug 30
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026CBS News · Aug 30
Rep. John James Calls Michigan Elections ‘Ground Zero for This Republic’ as High-Stakes 2026 Governor’s Race Heats UpPolitical · Aug 30
Press ReleaseJohnjamesmi · Aug 28
Press ReleaseJohnjamesmi · Aug 28
Michigan GOP backs John James’ pick for lieutenant governorMLive.com · Aug 22
Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers & John James Speak at GOP State Nominating ConventionC-SPAN · Aug 22
Why Michigan Farm Bureau endorsed John James: A pledge to put farmers at the tableMichigan Farm News · Aug 20
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate John James attends meet and greet in Iron MountainUppermichiganssource · Aug 19
Full interviews: Hear from Benson, James as they face off in Michigan gubernatorial raceClickOnDetroit · Aug 16
Rep. John James chooses Rep. DeBoyer for Lt. GovernorMichigan Public · Aug 14
John James picks Jay DeBoyer as running mate in race for Michigan governorWOODTV · Aug 13
Republican John James picks state lawmaker as running mate in Michigan governor's raceWKAR · Aug 13
John James makes lieutenant governor pick in Michigan governor's raceDetroit Free Press · Aug 13
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James announces running mateClickOnDetroit · Aug 13
John James picks State Representative Jay DeBoyer as his lieutenant governorWWMT · Aug 13
John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate in Michigan governor's raceBridge Michigan · Aug 13
John James announces running mate pick for Michigan governorWZZM 13 · Aug 13
Press ReleaseJohnjamesmi · Aug 13
Michigan governor’s race enters general election after Benson, James primary winsClickOnDetroit · Aug 12
John James says he’ll announce lieutenant governor pick ThursdayWLNS 6 News · Aug 12
John James still needs to pick running mateWLNS 6 News · Aug 10
Michigan Governor 2026 Odds: Benson vs James VerdictOddsShopper · Aug 7
John James considering these 7 Republicans to be his Michigan running mateThe Detroit News · Aug 7
John James weighs 7 candidates for lieutenant governor pickCrain's Detroit Business · Aug 7
John James wins GOP primary, seeks to become Michigan’s first Black governorYahoo! · Aug 6
John James is betting Michigan still wants TrumpDetroit Free Press · Aug 6
John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry JohnsonBridge Michigan · Aug 5
Trump-backed John James wins Michigan’s GOP primary for governorNBC News · Aug 5
John James accepts Republican nomination for Michigan governor, shifts focus to November electionClickOnDetroit · Aug 5
John James wins 2026 Michigan gubernatorial Republican primary election, AP projectsClickOnDetroit · Aug 5
John James wins Michigan's GOP primary for governor, per reportsDetroit Free Press · Aug 5
John James wins Republican primary for governor's raceMichigan Public · Aug 5
John James nets GOP nomination, will go head-to-head with Jocelyn Benson in November • Michigan AdvanceMichigan Advance · Aug 5
Michigan Governor Primary Live Election Results: John James vs Perry JohnsonWZZM 13 · Aug 5
John James wins Republican nomination for Michigan governorMLive.com · Aug 5
Jocelyn Benson, John James draw early battle lines in race for governorThe Detroit News · Aug 5
Congressman John James confident as Michiganders decide Republican nominee for governorWWMT · Aug 4
Congressman John James confident as Michiganders decide Republican nominee for governorMid-Michigan NOW · Aug 4
Benson and James will face off to be Michigan’s next governorChalkbeat · Aug 4
Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weirdPOLITICO · Aug 3
Michigan Governor Candidate John James Campaigns With Rep. Lisa McClainC-SPAN · Aug 3
John James holds town hall in Grand Rapids ahead of election dayWOODTV · Aug 2
John James holds town hall in Grand Rapids ahead of election dayWOODTV · Aug 2
Fact checks: John James, Perry Johnson on tax cuts, data centers and moreBridge Michigan · Jul 31
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Perry Johnson touts campaign momentum in Michigan governor race against John JamesYahoo! · Jul 31
Perry Johnson talks 2026 Michigan gubernatorial campaign ahead of primaryCBS News · Jul 31
John James has a slight advantage over Perry Johnson in Republican primary for Michigan governor, poll findsWLNS 6 News · Jul 30
John James stumps in West Michigan, talks agriculture issues with local farmersWGVU NEWS · Jul 30
John James talks 2026 gubernatorial campaign ahead of primariesCBS News · Jul 28
Trump boosts Rogers, James and other Michigan Republicans at Milford rally • Michigan AdvanceMichigan Advance · Jul 27
Did Cox's Exit Seal John James' Michigan WinYahoo! · Jul 27
Michigan Gov Candidate Parrots Trump's False Election ClaimMediaite · Jul 27
Michigan Matters: The Trump Factor in GOP state contestsCBS News · Jul 27
GOP Gov. Candidate John James Falsely Claims Pres. Trump Won Michigan Three TimesC-SPAN · Jul 27
Rep. John James Speaks at "Rock Michigan Red" EventC-SPAN · Jul 26
Michigan Republican Candidate for Governor John James Holds Campaign RallyC-SPAN · Jul 24
Michigan governor’s race: John James and Perry Johnson battle in GOP primaryNBC News · Jul 23
Fact check: Is John James backed by data center developers?Bridge Michigan · Jul 21
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Meet the candidates: John JamesWLNS 6 News · Jul 20
Meet the candidates: John JamesWLNS 6 News · Jul 20
John James wants to sanction Canada for wildfire smokeThe Detroit News · Jul 17
Mike Cox drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John JamesBridge Michigan · Jul 17
After Trump's endorsement of John James, what's left of Michigan's GOP governor race? • Michigan AdvanceMichigan Advance · Jun 25
Michigan Gov. candidate John James on biggest state issuesSpectrum Local News · Jun 9
Michigan’s John James staffs up gubernatorial election team ahead of 2026 primary season • Michigan AdvanceMichigan Advance · Dec 8
About John JamesJohnjamesmi · Aug 26
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